Molding Manager

Amcor•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Injection Molding Manager to lead our molding department towards continued safety mind-set culture, excellence, and efficiency. This excellent Molding Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Molding department and will pride themselves on their safety mindset, excellent leadership, ability to foster teamwork and continued improvement. Work closely with EHS&S Department to provide a safe work environment for all Molding personnel, including administration of effective safety training programs established for departmental employees to include JSA's and/or risk assessments. Ensure the company’s Quality Vision Policy is understood and adhered to by all personnel within the department to include SQF, HACCP and GMP's. Direct and lead all Molding department personnel to accomplish Corporate, Divisional and Plant goals and objectives for the Molding department Lead and direct continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, productivity, and additional variables affecting departmental and plant performance. Direct supervisors in relation to production volumes, costs, quality and meeting production schedules and delivery dates. Oversee direct labor, staffing requirements, efficiencies and scrap. Supervise technical and production staff; select, train, develop and monitor performance. Plan and establish needed quality, personnel development, and productivity training within the department. Work with internal and external customers to ensure their satisfaction and achieve plant and corporate objectives. Work with internal and external resources to deliver new projects on time and on budget. Lead, manage and direct cost reduction programs within the department. Develop departmental expense and capital budgets and manage spending relative to financial commitments. Demonstrate commitment to ISO and effectively communicate with employees regarding departmental procedure and job responsibilities. Ability to demonstrate & foster an environment where UFAA behaviors flourish (united, focused, accountable, agile). Willingness to take charge, offer direction, accept feedback and adapt as needed. Must be reliable, responsible and personally accountable for results. Ability to foster teamwork, continuous improvement and create a work environment where safety is a core value. Continually inspect mold, machine and related equipment to ensure that it achieves its greatest efficiency and quality of parts. Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to correct quality issues. Inform Maintenance Department of any issues with machinery or related equipment. Coordinate mold changes and repairs with Production Scheduling.

Requirements

Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication
Accountability –holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity)
Communication – ability to communicate safety, goals and company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).
Engagement – communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
Team Development – understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
People Agility –Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm but fair – consistent.
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem-solving) conflict.
Full-time, 24/7 operating manufacturing plant availability as needed.
B.A. or B.S. Degree or equivalent on-the-job experience of a minimum of 7+ years of related plastic injection molding experience and in a leadership position in manufacturing with proven ability to deliver desired results.
Must possess a diversified background with strong technical, business and managerial skills.
Applicants should have Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
Must have good working knowledge of Excel and other related software used to gather and analyze data
Ability to recognize mechanical and production challenges and implement corrective actions.
Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data and react to changes and challenges in the business.
Must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to motivate employees.
Excellent communication skills to establish team culture and trust.
Demonstrated track record of success in a dynamic, fast paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with EHS&S Department to provide a safe work environment for all Molding personnel, including administration of effective safety training programs established for departmental employees to include JSA's and/or risk assessments.
Ensure the company’s Quality Vision Policy is understood and adhered to by all personnel within the department to include SQF, HACCP and GMP's.
Direct and lead all Molding department personnel to accomplish Corporate, Divisional and Plant goals and objectives for the Molding department
Lead and direct continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, productivity, and additional variables affecting departmental and plant performance.
Direct supervisors in relation to production volumes, costs, quality and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
Oversee direct labor, staffing requirements, efficiencies and scrap.
Supervise technical and production staff; select, train, develop and monitor performance.
Plan and establish needed quality, personnel development, and productivity training within the department.
Work with internal and external customers to ensure their satisfaction and achieve plant and corporate objectives.
Work with internal and external resources to deliver new projects on time and on budget.
Lead, manage and direct cost reduction programs within the department.
Develop departmental expense and capital budgets and manage spending relative to financial commitments.
Demonstrate commitment to ISO and effectively communicate with employees regarding departmental procedure and job responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate & foster an environment where UFAA behaviors flourish (united, focused, accountable, agile).
Willingness to take charge, offer direction, accept feedback and adapt as needed.
Must be reliable, responsible and personally accountable for results.
Ability to foster teamwork, continuous improvement and create a work environment where safety is a core value.
Continually inspect mold, machine and related equipment to ensure that it achieves its greatest efficiency and quality of parts.
Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to correct quality issues.
Inform Maintenance Department of any issues with machinery or related equipment.
Coordinate mold changes and repairs with Production Scheduling.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)